Standard Accessibility Inspection Agreement
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Accessibility Inspection Pre-Inspection Questionnaire
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Pre-Inspection Process for Commercial Roofing Systems
Scope of the Commercial Property Inspection Commercial Inspection Standards of Practice When entering into an agreement to inspect a property, it’s common for the inspector to include in the agreement…
The Thermodynamics of Thermal Insulation
Terms You Should Know Thermal conductivity Thermal conductivity is the K-value. It is the measure of a material’s ability to conduct heat. A low K-value indicates that the material does…
Types of Low-Slope Roof Thermal Insulation
The insulation used in low-slope roof assemblies typically falls into one of the four categories: rigid board insulation; dual-purpose structural deck and insulating planks; lightweight insulating concrete (LWIC); or sprayed…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Thermal Insulation in Commercial Roofing
Additional Commercial Inspector Resources: Low-Slope Roof Components Low-Slope Roof Construction and Failure Assignment of Responsibilities Commercial Property Inspection Technical Course (Live)
Why Low-Slope Roofs Fail
All buildings are capable of having an unlimited physical service life, but not an unlimited economic life. No other building system surpasses roofs as a source of litigation. Roofs may…
Low-Slope Roof Construction and Failure Assignment of Responsibilities
The complexities involved in adequately designing a roof for optimal long-term performance are reflected by the number of factors that a designer must consider, including: original construction and life-cycle (long-term)…
Low-Slope Roof Components
The following information is a general overview of basic and accessory low-slope roof components, their major design factors, functions, and common failures. The three main components of a low-slope roof…
The History of Low-Slope Roofs
Low-slope roofs were a late invention in building construction. This was mostly because steep-slope roofs exhibited superior water-shedding properties. Also, before industrialization, much of the manufacturing of goods was done…
Downloadable Certificate of Membership
This certificate states that you are a member in good standing and have met CCPIA’s membership requirements. For information about the membership requirements, visit Become a Certified Commercial Property Inspector.…
CCPIA Members Receive Free Trial of Homeworthy Inspection System
The Homeworthy Inspection System provides a robust commercial property inspection experience. Some of the inspection report templates that may be of interest to a commercial property inspector include: Construction Stage…